Core self-evaluation:an empirical study in the in the Colombian context by Orlando E. Contreras-Pacheco, Martha Liliana Torres-Barreto, Juan Camilo Lésmez-Peralta

“…When treating CSE as the dependent variable, the study validates only the hypotheses proposing job satisfaction and motivation as independent variables. Nevertheless, a significant association emerges between CSE, and all examined organizational variables when applying a supplemental analysis with inverted hypotheses. …”
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An Analysis of the Determinants of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Scores at the Firm level on Borsa İstanbul Companies by Sinan Aytekin, Nida Abdioğlu

“…While the dependent variables are the ESG scores, the independent variables are financial leverage (LEV),c the logarithm of total assets (SIZE), return on invested capital (ROIC), return on capital employed (ROCE), market to book value (MB) ratio, and foreign net transactions/total volume (YS) ratio. …”
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Effect of an “Autogenous Leukocyte Platelet-Rich Fibrin Tooth Graft” Combination around Immediately Placed Implants in Periodontally Compromised Sites: A Randomized Clinical Trial... by Walid ElAmrousy, Dalia Rasheed Issa

“…Statistical analysis utilizing paired Student's t-test was used for comparing results within the same group, whereas an independent-sample t-test was used for intergroup variable comparison. …”
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Pengaruh Stres Terhadap Pertumbuhan Janin dan Kadar Kortisol Plasma Serum Tikus (Rattus Norvegicus) Bunting yang Terpapar Stressor Renjatan Listrik by Zilfi Yola Pitri, Hirowati Ali, Desmiwarti Desmiwarti

“…Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode Enzym-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) dengan mengalirkan arus listrik 25 V, frekuensi 60 Hz selama 14 hari di laboratorium Biomedik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas pada bulan Februari – Maret 2019 dengan teknik total sampling menggunakan Uji Independent sample test. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pada berat badan (p=0,000), panjang badan (p=0,000) dan kadar kortisol (p=0,024) terhadap stres. …”
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Cohesion in Moghanehee Distiches of Khaghni and Hafez Based on Halliday’s Systemic Functional Theory by Tahereh Babakhani, Ali Heidary, Masud Sepahvandi

“…This text based approach possesses various tools in order to demonstrate cohesion in the text to transfer the connotation in speaker/writer’s mind which is considered as independent variable in this study, whereas the impact of Khaghani on Hafez in literal and meaning to create inner and outer structure of Moghanehee (a type of love poetry) has been chosen as dependent variable. …”
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Weak acid and pepsin reflux induce laryngopharyngeal mucosal barrier injury: A rabbit-model-based study. by Chenjie Hou, Liqun Zhou, Yujin Zheng, Ting Chen, Renyou Hu, Jingyi Zheng, Chaofeng Liu, Yaqi Liu

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study demonstrated that acid, weak acid, and pepsin could damage the laryngeal mucosal barrier; pepsin was an independent factor associated with tissue damage; the downregulation of hypopharyngeal cadherin was associated with acid-intensity exposure. …”
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Lessons from China’s 48-h COVID-19 testing regime during the dynamic zero COVID policy period by Ali Cheshmehzangi, Zhaohui Su, Tong Zou, Zaheer Allam, Tian Tang

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Microneedling in Combination with Topical Pimecrolimus 1% versus Topical Pimecrolimus 1% for the Treatment of Refractory Stable Vitiligo: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Fariba Iraji, Ali Asilian, Zahra Talebzadeh, Mina Saber, Fatemeh Mokhtari, Amirhossein Siadat, Seyed Mohsen Hosseini

“…The following methods were used to evaluate the results: DLQI questionnaires, patient satisfaction questionnaires, and two independent dermatologists comparing the improvement rate for each group. …”
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An Improved Car-Following Speed Model considering Speed of the Lead Vehicle, Vehicle Spacing, and Driver’s Sensitivity to Them by Shuaiyang Jiao, Shengrui Zhang, Zongzhi Li, Bei Zhou, Dan Zhao

“…Further, model validation is carried out using an independent NGSIM dataset by comparing vehicle speed predictions made by the calibrated CFS model with Helbing-Tilch model and Yang et al. model as benchmarks. …”
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Attractive lives on attractive pages. Polish illustrated biographical books for young readers by Anita Wincencjusz-Patyna

“…She wants to stress the expressive power of an image turning illustrations into independent works of art. The number of illustrations and the graphic concept of an up-to-date language of visual forms make them genuine picture stories (especially in the designs by Ignerska). …”
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Experimental and Thermal Investigation on Powder Mixed EDM Using FEM and Artificial Neural Networks by Venkata N. Raju Jampana, P. S. V. Ramana Rao, A. Sampathkumar

“…Peak current, pulse period, and source voltage are selected as the independent input parameters to evaluate the process performance in terms of material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (Ra). …”
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Assessing the Outcomes of Digital Soil Science Curricula for Agricultural Undergraduates in the Global South by Rico Heidy, de la Puente Mario, de Oro Carlos, Navarro Daniela, Lambis Juan, Londoño Guillermo

“…Statistical calculations including independent sample examinations, variance examinations, effect magnitude, and association analyses were utilized to validate the hypotheses. …”
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Brahman Cross Carcass Production on Different Frame Size by Roviki Rafsanjani Rafsanjani, Hary Nugroho, Trinil susilawati

“…The obtained data was analyzed with independent t-tests, simple linear regression, and correlation. …”
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Conditional Random Fields and Supervised Learning in Automated Skin Lesion Diagnosis by Paul Wighton, Tim K. Lee, Greg Mori, Harvey Lui, David I. McLean, M. Stella Atkins

“…The first model is based on independent pixel labeling using maximum a-posteriori (MAP) estimation. …”
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Coexistence of Factor VII Deficiency and Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Two Siblings by Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez, E. Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan, M. Teresa Alvarez-Roman, Ana L. Hernandez-Moreno

“…A rehabilitation programme was prescribed so that the patient could remain independent for as long as possible, based on orthosis, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. …”
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Evaluating interdisciplinary breastfeeding and lactation knowledge, attitudes and skills: An evaluation of a professional graduate programme for healthcare professionals. by Denise McGuinness, Kate Frazer, Karl F Conyard, Paula Cornally, Lauren Cooper, Niamh Vickers

“…Descriptive statistics were utilised to report percentages and means, and independent T tests were used to report mean differences between variables on knowledge, attitude and practices. …”
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Enhanced Recovery of Apple Pomace Phenolic Compounds: Optimizing Subcritical Water Extraction by Mahsa Derakhshan, Amir Hossein Elhami Rad, Majid Javanmard Dakheli, Parvin Sharayei, Mohammad Armin

“…The Box–Behnken experimental design was utilized to ascertain the optimal extraction conditions, focusing on maximizing yield, phenolic compound content, and antioxidant activity. Three independent variables were investigated: extraction temperature (120°C, 140°C, and 160°C), extraction time (20, 30, and 40 min), and water-to-apple pomace ratio (1:20, 1:40, and 1:60 g/mL). …”
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Implementing flipped classroom using TED-ED by Marina O. Polukhina, Elvira E. Valleva

“…The materials were created for the English Language class,intended for independent and classroom work of second-year students studying in the department of construction. …”
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The Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Screen: A Validation Study by Phillip J Plisky, Garrett S Bullock, Mary Beth Garner, Risa Ricard, Josh Hayden, Bethany Huebner, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer, Kyle Kiesel

“…Reliability was calculated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and kappa coefficients for the raters using an electronic inclinometer and the SADS scale, respectively. An independent t-test compared the SADS categories of “behind” and “beyond” to the modified lunge test ROM (*p*<0.05)…”
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Analysis of risk factors for non-sentinel lymph node metastasis in patients with sentinel lymph node-negative breast cancer by ZHANG Fengzhe, TONG Yiwei, CHEN Xiaosong, SHEN Kunwei

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that lymphovascular invasion (LVI) was an independent risk factor for NSLN metastasis in SLN-negative patients (13.5% versus 3.5%; OR=4.14，95% CI: 2.27-7.56，P&lt;0.001). …”
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